Schools in Woodway, TX¶
Public Schools¶
Woodway is served by the Midway Independent School District (MISD).
Midway ISD Schools Located in Woodway (76712)¶
| School | Address | Grades | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodway Elementary | 325 Estates Drive, Woodway, TX 76712 | PreK–5 | (254) 761-5740 |
| South Bosque Elementary | 1 Wickson Road, Woodway, TX 76712 | PreK–5 | (254) 761-5720 |
Midway ISD Schools Serving Woodway Students (Outside Woodway Postal City)¶
These campuses are in the 76712 zip code and serve Woodway-area students but carry a Waco, TX mailing address:
| School | Address | Grades | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Park Elementary | 9400 Chapel Road, Waco, TX 76712 | PreK–5 | (254) 761-5780 | Converted from Woodgate Intermediate in 2022 |
| Midway High School | 8200 Mars Drive, Waco, TX 76712 | 9–12 | (254) 761-5650 | Serves all Midway ISD students |
Note: Speegleville Elementary (101 Maywood, Waco, TX 76712) — the Midway ISD board unanimously voted to permanently close this school on March 5, 2026, due to declining enrollment and a budget deficit. The school has served the community since 1954. Closure takes effect end of 2025–2026. Its 218 students will be rezoned: 108 to South Bosque Elementary and 110 to Woodway Elementary. The closure saves the district $1.2M+ annually.
All four elementary campuses above feed into Midway Middle School (800 N Hewitt Dr, Hewitt, TX 76643), which then feeds into Midway High School.
Ratings and Information¶
- TEA 2025 Accountability: Midway ISD earned an A (90 overall) — 4th consecutive year at this rating. Midway High School scored 95 overall (School Progress improved from 92 to 94). Near-100% graduation rate; top-tier college, career, and military readiness.
- Niche.com gives Midway ISD an overall grade of A+ and ranks it as the #1 Best School District in McLennan County.
- GreatSchools.org gives Midway High School a 9/10 rating.
- Niche.com ranks Midway High School as the #80 Best Public High School in Texas.
- The district has a strong academic reputation and offers a variety of advanced and dual-credit programs.
Private Schools¶
- Woodway Christian School (PK–8): A private Christian school located in Woodway at 101 Ritchie Rd, Woodway, TX 76712.
Other private school options in the nearby Waco area include: * Bishop Louis Reicher Catholic School (PK–12) * Vanguard College Preparatory School (6–12) * Live Oak Classical School (K–12)
Homeschooling¶
For families interested in homeschooling, there are several resources and associations available in the Central Texas area:
- Texas Home Educators (THE): A statewide organization that provides resources and support for homeschooling families.
- TheHomeSchoolMom.com: Lists various homeschool groups in Texas.
- Texas Home School Coalition (THSC): Offers a search tool to find local homeschool groups.
Sources: MidwayISD.org, Niche.com, GreatSchools.org.